Nintendo has confirmed that Mario Kart Tour, its long-running casual racing title for iOS and Android, will officially end service on September 29, 2026. Since launching in September 2019, the game racked up more than 200 million downloads and generated over $200 million in player revenue, but after nearly seven years on the road, it's finally headed into its last lap.
The Beloved Mario Kart Tour Is Preparing to Cross the Finish Line
Like many fans, the news hit hard. Mario Kart Tour made racing feel fresh with tracks inspired by real-world cities, the addictive Frenzy mode, and a huge roster of drivers, karts, and gliders to collect. Players could race against up to seven others, chase Grand Stars, and dive into a rotating lineup of themed Tours every couple of weeks.
The Mario Kart Tour team confirmed the closure through its official X account, thanking players for their support since launch. Nintendo hasn't given a specific reason for shutting the game down, but the timing lines up almost exactly with the game's seventh anniversary.
Quick Facts: Mario Kart Tour Shutdown
You Can Still Enjoy the Game and Claim Its Remaining Benefits Before EOS
Although Ruby sales have ended, existing Rubies can still be spent in the Spotlight Shop, Mii Racing Suit Shop, and Coin Rush until the servers close. Current Gold Pass subscribers keep their benefits until end of service, and starting with the Vacation Tour on August 4, 2026, everyone else gets free access to Gold Pass perks as well, right up until the game's final day.
- 1 Spend any remaining Rubies in the Spotlight Shop, Mii Racing Suit Shop, or Coin Rush before September 29.
- 2 Keep an eye out for the Vacation Tour starting August 4, which unlocks free Gold Pass benefits for all players.
- 3 Watch for farewell events and in-game discounts expected during the final weeks of service.
No Offline Version After the Shutdown
Unlike Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, which got a paid offline "Complete" edition after its online service ended, Mario Kart Tour won't be getting the same treatment. Once the servers shut down on September 29, the game becomes completely unplayable, with no workaround or standalone mode planned.
That's arguably the hardest part to swallow, since Mario Kart Tour still holds solid reviews across app stores and clearly has an active fanbase. As one player put it, "It's a shame to see this game go." A handful of the game's original city-themed courses live on inside Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Booster Course Pass, but the mobile version itself will be gone for good once the clock runs out.
